IMS DB Online Quiz

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Q 1 - Through which segment all dependent segments are accessed?

Answer : C

Explanation

A segment that lies at the top of the hierarchy is called the root segment. It is the only segment through which all dependent segments are accessed.

Q 2 - What does ACB stands for?

A - Access Control Block

B - Access Communication Block

C - Additional Control Block

D - None of these

Answer : A

Explanation

ACB stands for Access Control Block.

Q 3 - Which parameter specifies the language in which the application program is written in PSBGEN?

Answer : B

Explanation

The LANG parameter specifies the language in which the application program is written, e.g., COBOL.

Q 4 - Which function is used in CICS programs in the IMS DL/I database?

Answer : C

Explanation

PCB function is used in CICS programs in the IMS DL/I database.

Q 5 - In PCB which field is used to define to which level an application program is sensitive?

Answer : B

Explanation

Number of sensitivity segments store four bytes binary data. It defines to which level an application program is sensitive. It represents a count of number of segments in the logical data structure.

Q 6 - Where do we code command code in a qualified SSA?

Answer : A

Explanation

Command code is coded at the tenth position.

Q 7 - What are the parameters that are used in CBLTDLI call?

A - Function code and PCB mask

B - Segment I/O Area

C - SSAs

D - All of these

Answer : D

Explanation

Function code, PCB mask, Segment I/O Area & SSAs are the parameters used in a CBLTDLI call.

Q 8 - It is not possible for a program to maintain multiple positions in a database using a single PCB. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True

Answer : A

Explanation

This statement is incorrect as a program can maintain multiple positions in a database using a single PCB.

Q 9 - When we build a secondary index, the apparent hierarchical structure of the database is also changed. The index target segment becomes the apparent root segment. State whether true or false?

A - False

B - True